Quotations & Pricing Specialist

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Wellness Day

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator - Quotations Department in the United States (Richmond, VA area) to support the Quotation Department and branch management.

You will prepare cost estimates, compile bills of material, and obtain best-cost information from factories and suppliers to generate profitable quotations. Experience in sales, negotiations, pricing, and building relationships is valued, with 1 year minimum and 4+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience required.
• Related experience communicating and negotiating with customers, suppliers, and/or manufacturers.
• 4+ years of experience preferred: Sales, negotiations, pricing, and building relationships.
• 2 year degree preferred.
• Knowledge of multiple product lines and pricing strategies required to generate quotations that result in profit for the organization.
• Knowledge of SAP programs used to support the Quotations process.
• Knowledge of logistics strategies.
• Mathematical skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the Company.
• Ability to maintain and grow product knowledge and applications.
• Ability to think strategically to create a quote that will result in a sale.
• Ability to develop and build relationships at all influence points.
• Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates of materials for internal and external customers.
• compile bills of material utilizing knowledge of products to be manufactured.
• itemize tools, fixtures, or equipment to be purchased from outside sources.
• Consult with factories and representatives to obtain best-cost information.
• compute cost estimates.
• audit manufacturers’ bills of material.
• Conduct extensive research prior to submitting quotation that involves identifying customer requirements and performance standards, determine product specifications, and research manufacturing alternatives.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of competitors’ products and services in an effort to identify strategic opportunities that will enhance the organization’s overall ability to compete in the market.
• Complete and submit accurate and thorough technical quotations against tight deadlines established by customers based on technical specifications required by customer.
• Support the change order process and job lot billing in some branches.
• Periodically issue list of quotes to be used or already used and take-offs required by sales employees.
• Support Corporate, district, and branch initiatives regarding specific sales promotional opportunities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending specialized training on various product lines, review publications, and establish personal networks and relationships with customers, suppliers, and manufacturers.

Skills

Customer communication

Negotiation

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Oral and written communication

Education

2 year degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator - Quotations Department in the United States (Richmond, VA area) to support the Quotation Department and branch management.

You will prepare cost estimates, compile bills of material, and obtain best-cost information from factories and suppliers to generate profitable quotations. Experience in sales, negotiations, pricing, and building relationships is valued, with 1 year minimum and 4+ years preferred.